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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Last date for registration under the Amnesty Scheme for Advance Authorizations and Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme is 30th June 2023
Mumbai, 9 June 2023
The Government is strongly committed to reducing litigation and fostering trust-based relationships to help alleviate the issues faced by exporters. In line with "Vivaad se Vishwaas" initiative, which sought to settle tax disputes amicably, the Government had introduced a special one-time Amnesty Scheme with the FTP 2023 on 31.03.2023, to provide relief to exporters who have been unable to meet their obligations under EPCG and Advance Authorizations, and who are burdened by high duty and interest costs associated with pending cases. Under the Scheme, default of Export Obligation  under such authorizations are allowed to be regularized / closed on payment of duties that were exempted in proportion to unfulfilled Export Obligation with the interest component payable capped at 100%. In addition, no interest is payable on the portion of Additional Customs Duty and Special Additional Customs Duty and penalty if imposed for any adjudicated case is also waived off. Public Notice No. 2/2023 dated 1st April 2023 read with Public Notice 7/2023 dated 18th April 2023 and Policy Circular No. 1/2023-24 dated 17.04.2023 issued by Directorate General of Foreign Trade  have more details.
This scheme covers the Advance Authorization Scheme  and EPCG Scheme  issued under Foreign Trade Policy 2009-14 from 27.08.2009 till 31.03.2015 and Authorizations issued under Foreign Trade Policy 2004-2009 and before, wherein the Export Obligation period  was valid beyond 12.08.2013. The process of getting the cases regularized starts when the eligible exporters register their intent to avail benefit of the Scheme at dgft.gov.in. The last date of registration is 30.06.2023.
To maximize the awareness about this golden opportunity for Authorization Holders, Mumbai office of DGFT has conducted in-house seminars, webinars, reached out to the Export Promotion Councils and have sent more than 4,000 communications to exporters who may fall under the ambit of the Scheme. One of the very first beneficiaries of the Scheme, Mr Anurag Bimal Chand Godha, Director of M/s Shanti Vijay Jewels Ltd. has shared that his experience under the Scheme has been smooth and has taken a lot of financial burden off his shoulders. Under the Scheme, he was able to regularize the import of capital goods on which he could not fulfil export orders in time due to global buyers backing out at the last moment.
The last day for registration which is 30.06.2023 is fast approaching and it is imperative that all eligible authorization holders avail the benefits of the Scheme.| PIB Mumbai | NM/ SC/ DR
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AYUSH
Ministry of AYUSH directsStrict Action against Gujarat firm for misleading claims for its product AAYUDH Advance
Acting upon a letter from the Ministry of Ayush, the Joint Commissioner  of Food & Drug Control Administration of Gujarat has issued show cause notice to a Rajkot based Ayurvedic drugs manufacturer which had made misleading claims for its product AAYUDH advance. The company has claimed that its said product is the ‘first clinically tested medicine for COVID-19 management and treatment’. The company has further claimed that its product is three times better than Remdisvir and that ‘AAYUDH Advance starts where vaccines stop’.
The drug policy section of the Ministry of Ayush had directed the Ayurvedic licensing authority of Gujarat to initiate strict action against the company that had made such misleading claims for its product AAYUDH advance.
In a letter issued on April 18th by Dr. S.R. Chinta, Deputy Advisor, Drug Policy section of the Ministry of Ayush, the Joint Commissioner of the Ayurvedic drugs’ Licensing Authority of Gujarat was asked to take strict and immediate action against M/s Shukla AsharImPexPvt. Ltd, Rajkot. The letter cited 5-6 reasons that invite strict action against the company.
The letter from Ayush Ministry pointed out grave misconduct on the part of the company regarding drug formulation related claims. Citing the Ayurvedic rule book, the letter said that the formulation was “violating Section 33 EEB which puts a particular drug in ‘Misbranded, Adulterated and Spurious Drug’ category.” The letter also cited Rule 158-B and said that its conditions were not fulfilled. This rule deals with licensing of 3 formulation and requires that “the ingredients should be part of Authoritative Books mentioned under First Schedule.”
It is noteworthy that the clinical study of the alleged product was referred to different committees, viz., ‘Interdisciplinary Ayush R&D Task Force on COVID-19’ and ‘Interdisciplinary Technical Review committee ’. Both the committees had rejected the product as well as the trial clinical trial as it did not follow the principles of Ayurveda and study protocols.
It is worthwhile to mention that the company has claimed that this product is “..a liquid formulation comprising 21 different types of plant-based extracts. Ayurvedic Scriptures report these ingredients to be effective and safe to be used for human consumption.” To this claim the letter from the ministry clearly mentions that some of the ingredients in the formulation of the product in question are not mentioned in Ayurvedic classical text as prescribe in First Schedule of Drugs & Cosmetics Act 1940 hence it cannot be termed as Ayurvedic drugs under rule 3a & 3  of Drugs and Cosmetics act 1940.
The Ministry had asked for the Action Taken Report by the Joint Commissioner  of the Gujarat Food & Drug Control Administration, acting on which the state authority has issued a 7 days’ show cause notice. It is worthwhile to note that the Ayush Ministry letter had also mentioned that the said drug ‘AAYUDH Advance’ was violating section 33EED for not having the therapeutic value as claimed by the manufacturer causing public grievance.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Shri Praveen Sood Takes over as Director, CBI
Mumbai, 25 May 2023
Shri Praveen Sood, an IPS officer of 1986 Batch  today took over as Director, Central Bureau of Investigation. Before joining, he was serving as Director General of Police, Karnataka.
Shri Sood has served in various important positions during his long tenure of about 37 years in the IPS. These include as SP of Bellary & Raichur; Additional Commissioner of Police  Bengaluru City; Commissioner of Police, Mysuru City & Bengaluru City; ADGP; Principal Secretary ; DGP  and DGP . He has worked as advisor to Government of Mauritius.He has supervised the investigation of high profile cases involving high net-worth individuals and cases having inter-state & international ramifications and also investigation & detection of crime including Cyber Crime, Information Technology etc. Specifically, he worked for strengthening of CCTNS  & ICJS  networks in the Karnataka State along with the judiciary.
Shri Praveen Sood is a graduate  in Civil Engineering from IIT, Delhi; Post Graduation in Public Policy & Management form IIM, Bengaluru and Maxwell School of Governance, Syracuse University, New York.
Shri Praveen Sood has been decorated with the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Servicein 2011 and Police Medal for Meritorious Service in 2002. He has been awarded Chief Minister’s Gold Medal for Excellence in Service in 1996; National e-Governance Gold Award for “Most innovative use of technology for Traffic Management in the year 2011 and Prince Michael International Road Safety Award in the year 2006 for contribution towards road safety and traffic management.
After taking over charge, Shri Praveen Sood interacted with the officers of CBI.PIB Mumbai | SC/ DR
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Ministry of Defence
Production of Tejas Fighter Planes
In addition to 40 Light Combat Aircraft  Tejas aircraft [20 in Initial Operation Clearance  and 20 in Final Operation Clearance  version with 16 fighters & 4 trainers in each], Government has planned to manufacture improved 83 LCA Mk-1A aircraft with enhanced capabilities for Indian Air Force .
The production of 16 fighters in IOC has been completed in March, 2019 and the production of 16 fighters in FOC and 8 trainers has been undertaken by HAL.
Several new features have been included in LCA Mk1A aircraft to enhance the combat capabilities in terms of avionics, radar, weapons, air to air refuelling etc.Flight testing of Tejas Mk1A fighter aircraft has been planned to be completed by 2022.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Naik in a written reply to Shri S. Muniswamy in Lok Sabha today.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
190.50 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India's Active caseload currently stands at 19,637
Active cases stand at 0.05%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.74%
3,044 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
4,25,63,949
2,288 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
84.15 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 4,84,843 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Narayan Rane calls for working together for improving the economic scenario
Union Minister for MSME, Shri Narayan Rane has called upon the Trade and Industry bodies to work together for improving the economic scenario in the country. Speaking to a delegation from Trade Promotion Council of India, which called upon the Minister today, he said, by working in similar direction, our industries can enhance their global competitiveness. The delegation discussed ways to improve the presence of Indian products in international markets.
Ministry of Coal
International Day of Yoga 2021 celebrated at CMPDIL, Ranchi
Joining the world in celebrating the International Day of Yoga 2021, CMPDIL Ranchi observed the International Day of Yoga today at CMPDIL.
Shri Manoj Kumar, CMD, CMPDIL & WCL; Shri R.N. Jha, Director; Shri S.K.Gomasta, Director and other employees of the organization participated enthusiastically in a yoga session organised by following all COVID-19 protocols as per video available in the website of Ministry of AYUSH and under the supervision of Yoga Instructor.
On this occasion prizes were also distributed to the winners of an online essay competition organised earlier on the topic,"Importance of Yoga in Life".
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Press Note
There are some news reports today that Maharashtra and Rajasthan are “reluctant” to join Ayushman Bharat.
These reports are factually incorrect.
Both states fully support Ayushman Bharat and are not reluctant to join it. Both states have strong health insurance schemes, which are currently operational.
Maharashtra is implementing Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jan Arogya Yojana  since 2012 covering about 2.24 crore families, providing a benefit cover of Rs. 1.5 lakh per family per annum. The proposed coverage under Ayushman Bharat is 84 lakhs families.Whereas Rajasthan is implementing Bhamashah Health Insurance Scheme since 2015 covering about 92 lakh families, belonging to National Food Security Act and RashtriyaSwasthyaBima Yojana, providing a benefit cover to each family per annum of Rs. 30,000 for common diseases and Rs. 3 lakh for critical illness. The proposed coverage under Ayushman Bharat is 60 lakhs.
Both states already cover more people than proposed to be covered under Ayushman Bharat. However, the benefit package in terms of health conditions covered and total coverage per family of Rs. 5 lakhs are larger under Ayushman Bharat.
The two states are currently reviewing the financial and operational implications of the convergence with Ayushman Bharat to avoid any disruption of services, and ensure that the convergence can be done efficiently and current legal contracts can be honored. The two states also have ongoing contracts with insurance agencies. Any modification of benefit packages would also require negotiations with them.
Both states will join Ayushman Bharat as soon as these issues are resolved.
Ministry of Defence
Rear Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan takes over as Eastern Fleet Commander
The command of the Eastern Fleet was handed over to Rear Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, NM by Rear Admiral Suraj Berry, AVSM, NM, VSM during an impressive Ceremony at Visakhapatnam on 10 Feb 20. The Eastern Fleet comprising of frontline warships of the Indian Navy are deployed across the indo-pacific region to safeguard the nation’s maritime interest.
Rear Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan is an alumnus of the prestigious National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, Naval War College, Mumbai and the National Defence College, New Delhi. The Admiral, who is a Gunnery & Missile systems specialist, has vast experience at sea and ashore. He has commanded missile vessels Vibhuti and Nashak, the guided-missile corvette Kuthar and has also been the commissioning Commanding Officer the indigenously constructed state-of-the-art stealth frigate Sahyadri.
Rear Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan has also held vital appointments dealing with Personnel Policy and Naval Plans at the integrated Headquarters, Ministry of Defence . Prior to assuming Command of the Eastern Fleet, he was serving as the Assistant Chief of Naval Staff  at New Delhi.
Under the command of Rear Admiral Suraj Berry, the Eastern Fleet has maintained a very high level of combat readiness and operational tempo over the past one year. Rear Admiral Suraj Berry would be taking over as Chief of Staff of the tri-services Andaman and Nicobar Command shortly.
Ministry of Coal
High level inquiry into boiler explosion accident ordered
Subsequent to a boiler explosion in the Unit V of Thermal Power Station-II of NLCIL on 01.07.2020, which resulted in loss of lives, a High Level Enquiry headed by Shri. P.K. Mohapatra, Retired Director , NTPC has been ordered to look into the cause of the accident. An Internal Enquiry Committee headed by a Director level officer has also been constituted to inquire into it. The Unit Head of TPS-II has been placed under suspension and all the other four units of 210 MW each of TPS-II Stage -II have been shut down for safety audit. Director , NLCIL has been asked to proceed on leave immediately till the finalization of the enquiry.
Prime Minister's Office
PM shares glimpses from ‘Beating the Retreat’ Ceremony
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared glimpses from ‘Beating the Retreat’ Ceremony.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
“Glimpses from ‘Beating the Retreat’ Ceremony earlier today.”
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister interacts with scientists at IISER, Pune
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today interacted with scientists from Indian Institute of Science Education and Research  in Pune, Maharashtra .
IISER scientists made presentations to the Prime Minister on varied topics ranging from New Materials and devices for Clean Energy application to Agricultural Biotechnology to Natural Resource mapping. The presentations also showcased cutting edge technologies in the field of Molecular Biology, Antimicrobial resistance, Climate studies and Mathematical Finance research.
Prime Minister appreciated the scientists for their informative presentations. He urged them to develop low cost technologies that would cater to India's specific requirements and help in fast-tracking India's growth.
Earlier, Prime Minister visited the IISER, Pune campus and interacted with the students and researchers. He also visited the state of the art super computer PARAM BRAHMA, deployed by C-DAC in IISER, which has a peak computing power of 797 Teraflops.
The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research  are a group of premier science education and research institutes in India.
Prime Minister is on a two day visit to attend the DGP's Conference in Pune.
Ministry of Defence
Postponement of Airmen Recruitment Exam 
Scheduled Test for Airmen Recruitment  automated e-Pariksha was planned at 86 cities from 19 Mar 20 to 23 Mar 20.
In view of the outbreak of Coronavirus, various government advisories and Section 144 at many places, STAR e-Pariksha planned from 19 Mar 20 to 23 Mar 20 has been tentatively postponed to the last week of Apr 2020. For latest updates www.airmenselection.cdac.in can be referred.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Regional Outreach Bureau uses podcast series to spread awareness
“Do you understand, Maharaja?”-series aimed at spreading awareness through infotainment
The latest episode features awareness on COVID19 vaccine
Pune: 22 January, 2021
Since the beginning of the global Covid-19 pandemic, the Regional Outreach Bureau, Pune has initiated many public awareness programmes through the digital media.
In line with these digital initiatives, the ROB started an infotainment podcast series - “Do you understand, Maharaja?”. The latest episode, 11th in the series which was released recently features COVID19 vaccines.
As our nation leaps towards Atmanirbhar Bharat, the new episode celebrates the untiring efforts of our scientists in developing the vaccine and also aims to address the misunderstanding and rumours surrounding it.
The Director General , Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Shri Manish Desai, spearheaded the digital podcast initiative. The idea got fructified as infotainment in local languages is an effective medium to take the message across.
Speaking about the initiative, the Director of Regional Outreach Bureau, Shri Santosh Ajmera, expressed that three important things are being achieved through these podcasts. ‘First, it assures to preserve the traditional art and cultural forms that are otherwise disappearing gradually. Second, it brings these traditional art forms in forefront for the new, youthful generation. Third, it helps in spreading awareness among people in the form of infotainment.’
The podcasts have proved to be one of the most effective media for spreading awareness about Atmanirbhar Bharat, e-Sanjivani, recent farm acts, precautions during COVID19, PM Garib Kalyan Yojana among other Government initiatives.
The artists from Disha Samaj Prabhodhan Sanstha in Jalgaon have participated in the latest episode of the podcast.
Click on the link below to listen to the latest/ complete list of episodes:
https://soundcloud.com/robmhgoa/lokjagar-marathi-ep11
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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Shri Piyush Goyal addresses the FICCI Higher Education Summit;
Says National Education Policy will make India the knowledge capital of the world
Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Railways, Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs and Food & Public Distribution today said that National Education Policy has given focus to innovation, entrepreneurship and skill development.Addressing the FICCI Higher Education Summit, he said that the Education Policy will transform the way we educate our children. The urge to expand education and knowledge will give this initiative a new thrust that will make India the knowledge capital of the world, he added.
Shri Goyal said that with the NEP, we will feel proud that every child in the country is entitled to, and getting equal quality of education. He said that knowledge is an amazing treasure if shared in troves, if unused it shrinks. Every moment in our life is about learning, increasing our knowledge and sharing our knowledge with society. The Minister said that the Policy allows students to be more creative in their chosen fields. He said that the policy has been formulated after extensive consultations, and hence has been widely accepted.
The Minister said that if we focus on personality development, teach responsibility & moral sciences, prepare them to become better citizens, inculcate a spirit of nationalism & develop a reading habit, it will redefine the way we educate our children. He said that Indian education system has to attain that level where the students from even the developed nations would come for higher study in our country, even in institutes other than IITs and IIMs. Shri Goyal said that together, this country can do wonders. He called upon the people engaged in the education sector to work together in that spirit of oneness and prepare a roadmap for 7 billion citizens of the world.
The Minister lauded the contribution of schools & teachers in nation building, to deal with the future and to alleviate poverty. Shri Goyal said that education is a great equalizer, empowers everyone, and helps in taking the right decisions at the right time.
Prime Minister's Office
English Translation of Opening remarks by the Prime Minister at the India-Denmark Virtual Bilateral Summit
Namskar, Excellency!
I am very happy to have the opportunity to talk to you through this Virtual Summit. First of all I would like to express my condolences for the loss that Denmark has suffered due to COVID-19. I want to congratulate for your skilled leadership in dealing with this crisis.
Out of all the engagements you could find time for this dialogue, it shows your special focus and commitment towards our mutual relationships.
You recently got married. I congratulate and convey my best wishes and hope that soon after the post COVID-19 situation improves, we will soon have the opportunity to welcome you with your family in India. I am sure your daughter Ida will definitely be eager to visit India again.
We had a very productive talk over the phone a few months ago. We had discussed on ways to increase cooperation between India and Denmark in many areas.
It is a matter of happiness that today we are giving new direction and momentum to these intentions through this Virtual Summit. Denmark has been attending Vibrant Gujarat Summit since 2009, when I was the Chief Minister of Gujarat, so I have a special attachment for Denmark. I am grateful for your proposal to host the second India-Nordic Summit. It will be a privilege for me to come to Denmark and meet you once the situation improves.
Excellency,
The events of the past several months have made it clear that how important it is to work together for like-minded countries like ours, which share a rules-based, transparent, humanitarian and Democratic value-system.
Cooperation between like-minded countries in vaccine development will also help in dealing with this pandemic. During this pandemic, India's pharma production capabilities have been useful to the entire world. We are doing the same in the field of vaccine.
This is also the effort of our 'Atmanirbhar Bharat ' campaign to increase India's capabilities in key economic sectors and also serve the world.
Under this campaign we are emphasizing on all-round reforms. Companies operating in India will benefit from regulatory and taxation reforms. The process of reforms in other areas is also ongoing. Recently significant reforms have been made in the agriculture and labor sectors.
Excellency,
COVID-19 has shown that it is risky for Global Supply Chains to be highly dependent on any single source.
We are working together with Japan and Australia for supply-chain diversification and resilience. Other like-minded countries can also join this effort.
In this context, I believe that our Virtual Summit will not only prove useful for India-Denmark relations, but will also help in building a common approach towards global challenges.
Once again, Excellency, thank you very much for sparing your time.
Now I would like to invite you for your Opening Remarks.
Disclaimer: This is the approximate translation. Original remarks were delivered in Hindi